Just a point of interest, I have been made aware that MT props can be a serious pain due to leaking. Would love to have an MT, but not at the cost and hassle I have heard about recently.

Mog, can you elaborate on what you have been made aware of a bit more with Leaks? Is there multiple cases causing issues ?

We have had an MT for 5 years with no issues. Completely happy. My brother has one for aerobatics and has only needed minor service which was completed at the nearest prop shop in short order. I feel we are at the point where general service/repair on an MT can be handled by a reputable shop no different than any other prop? Major repairs i can't comment on but i wouldn't consider a leak major unless there is an underlying major issue that has not been found.

Price 5 years ago was comparable to other manufactures from what i recall.

Apparently it’s bad enough that when you call MT about warranty they say “let me guess, your prop is leaking”. There was a service bulletin also released discussing at what point streaking on the prop makes it in airworthy. Again, this is second hand info but from a very vey reliable source._________________K.C.

Does anyone have a good point of contact for someone who has done engineering approvals for the MTV-15 two blade prop on the Maule in the past?

I'm trying to determine the suitability of a lightly-used MTV-15D I've seen for sale.

I sent a note to MT recently asking if they were considering an STC approval in the future for Maules, and was told that "There is no plan to certify the MTV-15 propeller also on the -235 models at the moment and in the near future" _________________AJ

Thanks guys, I appreciate the info. I did get in touch with Larry, as suggested, and he's been very helpful.

To pass along what I've learned - the one I had my eye on was also the 83", but as I've just learned, the MTV-15-D is for a Continental engine. So now I'm keeping my eye out instead for a MTV-15-B/205-58, which is the one which fits the IO-540._________________AJ